News Across Asia - Page 19

India Briefing

CBIC Issues Procedural Guidelines for Review and Appeals in Multi-State GST Cases

06/26/2025

CBIC’s new circular clarifies who will handle reviews, revisions, and appeals for GST orders issued by Common Adjudicating Authorities, bringing much-needed procedural certainty to multi-jurisdictional tax cases.

Middle East Briefing

Saudi Arabia’s ICT Hits US$10 Billion: Trends and Implications

06/26/2025

Saudi Arabia’s ICT spending surged to over US$10 billion in 2024, driving digital transformation across health, defense, infrastructure, and education.

Vietnam Briefing

Amended Vietnamese Nationality Law: Key Updates for Foreign Workers

06/26/2025

The amended Vietnamese Nationality Law offers more flexible conditions for foreign investors, scientists, and experts seeking Vietnamese citizenship.

China Briefing

China's Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates

06/26/2025

This article looks at all of the China visa-free policies that are currently in place. Most recently on May 15, China expands its 30-day unilateral visa-free policy to five South American countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.

ASEAN Briefing

Singapore Clarifies Rules on Non-Preferential Origin Declarations

06/25/2025

Singapore Customs clarifies non-preferential origin rules, urging exporters to ensure accurate trade documentation and compliance.

Vietnam Briefing

2025 CIT Law: New Rates Established and Industrial Park Incentive Removed

06/25/2025

Vietnam's amended Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Law, effective October 1, 2025, moves away from location-based tax breaks and steers incentives towards priority industries, enterprise scale, and technological investment.

China Briefing

Hong Kong Company Re-domiciliation Regime: What Businesses Need to Know

06/25/2025

Hong Kong now allows overseas companies to re-domicile without winding up. This FAQ explains how the regime works, who qualifies, and what businesses should consider before making the move.

India Briefing

Uttar Pradesh's Bid to Become India's Next GCC Hub

06/25/2025

India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh has launched GCC Policy 2024 to attract global firms with incentives, promoting investment in emerging cities beyond traditional tech hubs.

ASEAN Briefing

Philippines–Canada FTA: Trade and Investment Outlook

06/25/2025

Canada and the Philippines are negotiating an FTA aimed at expanding bilateral trade, investment, and sectoral cooperation.

Middle East Briefing

Qatar and Kuwait Sign Tax Agreement to Boost Economic Ties

06/25/2025

Qatar and Kuwait new tax agreement eliminates double taxation and strengthens financial cooperation, boosting bilateral trade and investment.

India Briefing

India-UK FTA 2025: Strategic Insights for Textile Exporters and Importers

06/24/2025

Learn how the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is reshaping textile trade. Explore tariff-free access, export data, compliance requirements, and strategic insights for Indian manufacturers and UK importers.

Vietnam Briefing

Vietnam Joins BRICS: Investment Opportunities in the Strategic Partnership

06/24/2025

Vietnam has officially received partner-country status within BRICS, joining Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand in aligning more closely with the bloc of major emerging economies.